Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League TRADE BACK:Why The Dallas Cowboys Should MOVE to Replace Micah Parsons with Depth Instead of Stars
Apr 8, 2026
David Harrison, NFL analyst and Locked On Commanders contributor, joins to debate Dallas’ draft plan after Micah Parsons. They argue trading back to add multiple pieces vs. chasing a single star. Short takes cover which teams might trade up, ideal fits like Bailey or Bain, and how scheme and coaching shape roster moves.
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Trade Back To Replace Micah Parsons With Depth
- Do trade back from pick 12 to accumulate volume rather than chase a single Micah Parsons replacement.
- Tony Wiggins argues Dallas can replace Parsons with four or five players using extra mid-round picks instead of one pricey star.
Parsons Is Unique So Draft Tiers Matter
- Micah Parsons is a rare, near-unreplaceable talent so teams should avoid forcing a direct one-for-one replacement.
- David Harrison notes Dallas sits on the edge of draft tiers at 12, so trading back to mid-third-tier yields better value and picks.
If A Prospect Is A Fit Then Move Up
- If you love a prospect, go get him rather than gambling he falls; trading up is justified for a scheme-fit blue chip.
- David Harrison says if Dallas truly loves Bailey, Bain, or Caleb Downs at six, they should move up to secure the fit.